Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Associate Deep Well Operator
Operate and maintain wastewater treatment and well equipment, ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Associate Deep Well Operator works under general supervision, receiving work instructions and applying limited judgment to resolve semi‑routine problems. The role involves ensuring pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum equipment and other wastewater treatment equipment remain operational, and may include training or guiding less experienced team members. The operator maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area, uses housekeeping equipment such as mowers and pressure washers, and follows all safety regulations and federal or state requirements. They operate and monitor tank farm equipment, report malfunctions, assist with repairs, and document preventive and corrective maintenance. Additional duties include handling landfill waste activities, operating heavy equipment like forklifts and excavators, and tracking daily records for leachate and hazardous systems using Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment ops
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸leak tracking
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸team training
What You Bring
Key abilities include gaining knowledge of well‑operations processes, reading and comprehending operational and safety documents, and understanding chemical hazards through safety data sheets. The employee is expected to provide input on work practices, report unsafe conditions, demonstrate a positive attitude and mental resilience, adhere to company policies, and possess basic computer proficiency. Candidates should have 0‑2 years of relevant experience and familiarity with pumps, valves, or similar industrial equipment. Preferred candidates hold a current 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification or can obtain it upon hire.
Requirements
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸industrial equipment
- ▸well‑operations
- ▸safety docs
- ▸computer
- ▸entry‑level
Benefits
Recent recognitions include listings in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Discloser, and Great Place to Work. Employees enjoy a supportive culture, ongoing investment in tools and technology, and opportunities for learning and advancement while contributing to sustainability in action. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability benefits • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite